Shutts & Bowen is upping its game in the education space with the addition of Jordan Clark to its Orlando office.
Clark joins the firm’s Government Law Practice Group as a Partner, bringing more than 25 years of experience advising large organizations on governance, regulatory matters and complex transactions. He also has high-level experience in intercollegiate athletics, NCAA compliance, public procurement and name, image and likeness policies.
His résumé adds muscle to Shutts & Bowen’s new Education Section, which serves clients ranging from small charters to multiversities. Before joining Shutts & Bowen, Clark served as chief legal counsel for a major athletics organization while also holding a concurrent role as associate general counsel at the University of Central Florida.
“Jordan’s experience at the intersection of government, higher education and complex institutional operations makes him an outstanding addition to our firm,” said Jack McElroy, Shutts’ firmwide Managing Partner of. “His leadership and insight will be instrumental as we expand our services in the education sector and continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
Shutts’ new Education Section is being led by Tallahassee Office Managing Partner Benjamin Gibson, former Chair of the State Board of Education, which oversees VPK-12 education and Florida’s state college system.
Gibson brings extensive experience to the helm, having previously managed all legal issues for the Florida Department of Education while serving as Deputy General Counsel in the Executive Office of the Governor.
“Florida has led the nation in innovative education policy for more than two decades, and Shutts is well-positioned to guide clients through the evolving legal and regulatory environment,” Gibson said. “Jordan’s experience within a major Florida university brings valuable, firsthand insight into the challenges educational institutions and those doing business with them face.”
Beyond his practice, Clark holds a seat on the Greater Orlando Sports Commission board and previously served on the Opportunity Jobs Foundation board. He has also held leadership roles in education-focused organizations, including as Chair of Lake Eola Charter School and as a founding board member of the Galileo School for Gifted Learning.
Clark earned his law degree from the University of Florida and an undergraduate degree in accounting from West Virginia University.
